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SERAP Sues INEC Over N55.9bn Missing Funds

SERAP drags INEC to court, demanding accountability for N55.9 billion allegedly mismanaged in 2019 election procurement. Read the full details of the lawsuit.

Fire guts Wukari Local Government Secretariat in Taraba

A devastating fire has razed the Wukari Local Government Council Secretariat in Taraba State, disrupting all administrative activities. Council Chairman Bala Useni confirms no casualties. Read more on the impact and response.

Jersey Returns $9.5m Looted Funds to Nigeria

Nigeria recovers over $9.5 million in looted assets from Jersey. The funds, forfeited by a court, will be used to complete the vital Abuja-Kano Road project. Read more.

NASS to Empower Tinubu Against LGA Fund Looting

Senator Sunday Karimi says the National Assembly will enact laws to enforce Supreme Court's LGA autonomy ruling and prosecute governors siphoning funds. Read the full story.

US Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling in Legal Battle

The Trump administration appeals a court order to release $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Get the latest on this major legal and education funding battle.

Anambra Auditor-General Raises Alarm Over N750m

Anambra's Auditor-General reveals N750 million is unaccounted for in 2024, an improvement from N2.5bn in 2023. Experts call for transparency and citizen engagement to curb corruption.

Tinubu to Governors: Release LG Funds for Autonomy

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria's 36 governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment by handing over local government allocations. He insists true autonomy depends on it.

FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.

Fubara: ₦600bn in Rivers Coffers After Emergency Rule

Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.

ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.

Kano Govt Slams Ganduje's Budget Performance

Kano State government defends its 2025 budget, claiming it outperformed Ganduje's administration. Commissioner Shanono presents comparative figures on education and tech spending. Read the full details.

Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds

Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds

The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

Reps to Debate 87 Constitution Amendment Bills Wednesday

Nigeria's House of Representatives begins debate on 87 constitution amendment bills, including state police and women's seats. Lawmakers also probe missing ₦30bn NSIPA funds. Follow the crucial legislative process.

Reps Probe Missing ₦30bn NSIPA Funds

The House of Representatives investigates the whereabouts of over ₦30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation programmes. Read the full story.

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